SportDog Invisible Fence

We have gotten a lot of questions about our fencing and how we keep our dogs contained. We have 47″ tall woven wire steel field fence that makes up our pens. The fence is perfectly adequate for our Kunekune pigs, hair sheep, Jersey cow, and puppies. However, our older...

NEW STUDY: LGDs Deter Grizzly Bears

Grizzly bear with a neighbor’s chicken run in our valley, March 27, 2024 There is a new multi-year study regarding how livestock guardian dogs deter grizzly bears in Montana. Two of our puppies were placed with a family in this recent LGD study by Utah State...

Shazam x Jyn Litter Announcement

Celebration! Today we celebrate a few firsts here at Apex Anatolians! Our first successful AI (artificial insemination, not intelligence) litter, first cesarean section, and first mini litter (2 pups) all happened today! Gratitude As many of my friends know, my mentor...

The Anatolian Shepherds and Dog Shows

GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mystic Moonspell “Shazam” with a “Best of Breed” ribbon. Owned and Bred by my mentor Janet Dotson of Karaboudjan Anatolians. Have you ever wondered why an Anatolian Shepherd dog goes to a dog show? And what does...

The Turkish Shepherd Dogs in America – a Brief Timeline

There is a long-standing debate between the owners of various Turkish Shepherd dogs in the United States and beyond. Varying opinions on which breed is “real,” “original,” or “recognized.” Some owners believe theirs is the only...